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Cristian Benavente Bristol (born 19 May 1994) is a professional footballer who plays for Sport Boys, on loan from Universidad César Vallejo as an attacking midfielder. Born in Spain, he plays for the Peru national team.
Club career
= Real Madrid
=Born in Alcalá de Henares, to Peruvian Parents of Quechua Descent, Benavente joined Real Madrid's youth system in 2002, aged 8. In the 2013 summer, while still a junior, he was named to Real Madrid Castilla's pre-season squad for the 2012–13 season. In the same campaign he also was Juvenil A topscorer, netting 18 goals.
In July 2013, Benavente was promoted to Castilla, and made his professional debut on 24 August, playing the last 11 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against AD Alcorcón, in the Segunda División championship.
= Milton Keynes Dons
=On 17 July 2015, Benavente joined English Championship club Milton Keynes Dons, signing a two-year deal on a free transfer. On 11 August 2015, Benavente made his debut in a 2–1 League Cup first round win over Leyton Orient. On 5 January 2016, following limited first team opportunities, Benavente was released from the club.
= Charleroi
=Benavente then signed for Belgian club Charleroi in 2016.
= Pyramids
=In January 2019, he moved to Egyptian club Pyramids FC.
= Nantes
=In August 2019, he was loaned to French club FC Nantes
= Royal Antwerp
=In October 2020, he was loaned out to Belgian side Royal Antwerp On 31 January 2021, Benavente left Royal Antwerp, due to a lack of playing time.
= Charleroi
=On 1 February 2021, Benavente moved to Belgium club Charleroi, on a loan deal with an option to buy.
= Alianza Lima
=In February 2022, Benavente was signed for Peruvian club Alianza Lima. He scored in his debut.
International career
After appearing with the under-17 and under-20 teams, Benavente made his full squad debut on 18 April 2013, as a half-time substitute in a 0–0 friendly draw against Mexico at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. He scored his first international goal on 1 June 2013, the winner in a 2–1 victory over Panama.
Personal life
His mother, Magali Bristol, was a retired volleyball player for Peru's U15 and U20 teams, and is a part owner of Zest nightclub in Ipswich.
Career statistics
= Club
=As of 30 July 2020
= International goals
=As of match played 23 May 2016. Peru score listed first, score column indicates score after each Benavente goal.
References
External links
Real Madrid official profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 4 June 2013) (in Spanish)
Futbolme profile at archive.today (archived 29 June 2013) (in Spanish)
La Preferente (in Spanish)
Cristian Benavente at AS.com (in Spanish)
Cristian Benavente at FBref.com